Motor Controls Software Engineer | Airborne Electronic Hardware at Beta Technologies

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Aviation, Aerospace, Electric PropulsionIndustries

Requirements

U.S. persons (due to regulations, contractual requirements, and export control laws)
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
3+ years of hands-on experience in electric motor control systems
Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink for control design and simulation

Responsibilities

Develop, simulate, and implement advanced electric motor control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define system-level control strategies and performance targets
Validate and refine control algorithms through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), dynamometer, and system-level testing
Support embedded software development in C/C++ for real-time motor control on target platforms
Contribute to code development and version control using Git-based tools (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
Ensure control solutions meet reliability, safety, and performance requirements for aerospace applications

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Bitbucket

Motor Control Algorithms

HIL Testing

Dynamometer Testing

Embedded Software

Real-time Systems

Beta Technologies

Develops eVTOL aircraft and charging systems

About Beta Technologies

BETA Technologies develops electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and the charging infrastructure needed to support them. Their eVTOL aircraft are designed for both passenger and cargo transport, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional air travel. The company also installs and maintains charging systems, ensuring that clients have the necessary support for electric flight. BETA Technologies stands out from competitors by offering a comprehensive solution that includes both the aircraft and the infrastructure, catering to commercial airlines and logistics companies. The goal of BETA Technologies is to make air travel greener, safer, and more efficient, contributing to a significant reduction in carbon emissions in the aerospace sector.

South Burlington, VermontHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$1,171.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AerospaceIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from companies like ORB Aerospace could impact Beta's market share.

Dependence on state funding poses risks if government priorities shift away from electric aviation.

Rapid technological advancements could render Beta's offerings obsolete without continuous innovation.

Differentiation

Beta Technologies focuses on clean aviation with electric aircraft and propulsion systems.

The company offers a comprehensive eVTOL ecosystem, including aircraft and charging infrastructure.

Beta Technologies targets commercial airlines and logistics companies for sustainable air transport solutions.

Upsides

Beta Technologies raised $318 million in Series C funding in October 2024.

The FAA's updated eVTOL certification processes benefit Beta Technologies' aircraft approval.

Increased interest in urban air mobility drives demand for Beta's eVTOL aircraft.

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